Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Any homeowner knows there’s always something to be done
around the house. Whether it’s updating an outdated appliance or fixing a leaky
faucet, home improvement projects come in all shapes and sizes – and with all
kinds of price tags.

According to Home Advisor's 2016 True Cost Survey, not only
are homeowners completing more maintenance and improvement projects than ever,
they’re also spending more money. In February 2016, the number of homeowners
who reported spending more than $1,000 on small projects had increased 13
percent over the prior 12 months. Homeowners also said they expected to spend a
lot more on major home improvement projects in the future.

So where’s all that money going? Based on national averages,
Home Advisor broke down the costs of 57 common projects in nine categories to
give us an idea. From the least expensive to the most, check how each area of
home improvement adds up so you can be prepared for future projects.